Shetland & Fair Isle Discovery
Malcolm's Head, Fair Isle
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UK destinations don’t come further flung than Shetland & Fair Isle; this six-night fly-drive demonstrates why they are two of our favourite islands.
Over the past few years we’ve fallen head-over-heels for Shetland, a wonderful land of oddness and otherness, rich in antiquity, unique culture, incredible scenery, warm welcomes and the longest of summer evenings.
While 27 miles offshore to the north of Shetland mainland, the island of Fair Isle, the UK’s furthest outpost island, is a tiny and breath-takingly beautiful jewel, rich in birdlife and with a dedicated community whose love for their home residents are only too eager to share with the few intrepid visitors who make the journey each year. It could be you…
All our trips are tailor-made, so just let us know if you’d like to spend longer in the far north, perhaps combining with Orkney too.
The holiday includes four nights on Shetland and two on Fair Isle. We can arrange flights to Shetland from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness or Aberdeen, and connecting services from Manchester, London Heathrow and Gatwick.
£1325 per person in April, £1425 per person from May to September.
Prices are based on two adults sharing double or twin room with shared facilities for six nights on a bed and breakfast basis, with dinner being provided on both nights in Fair Isle, staying in our hand-picked guest houses. The holiday also includes return flights from Glasgow or Edinburgh to Shetland and Shetland to Fair Isle, plus 7-days car rental.
Fair Isle’s remote location means that there’s often limited availability on accommodation. If an overnight stay on the island isn’t available, we can organise tailor-made day trips so you can still fully experience Fair Isle from your base in Shetland.
Before your departure, you will receive personalised holiday information including full directions, recommended routes, and suggestions on places to visit depending on your interests and our local knowledge to ensure you get the most from your holiday.
All itineraries and room types are presented subject to availability at specific hotels.
Availability is individually checked for a hand-picked selection of smaller hotels, guest houses and other independent businesses, so please bear with us and we will respond in 1-2 working days.
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All our holiday prices include a service charge of £9 per person per night towards the costs we incur in researching, planning and designing your holiday.
We guarantee to refund this service charge if you believe that arranging your holiday through McKinlay Kidd has not met your expectations for value. All we ask is that you write to us within 7 days of your return and explain your reason for claiming the refund. This will ensure that we can improve the experience for all our future guests.
There’s something incredibly liberating about going on holiday to Shetland. I felt a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life ...
I like history, walking and photography and had plenty of opportunities to enjoy all of them!Michael , Scottish Highlands